Get ready to ignite your engines and assemble your crews as Wizards of the Coast introduces a thrilling new expansion to Magic: The Gathering, inspired by the adrenaline-pumping world of professional racing. Named Aetherdrift, this expansion brings to life the sleek aesthetics reminiscent of Tron, featuring an array of artifact vehicles and introducing two innovative mechanics: "Speed" and "Exhaust." What's more, Aetherdrift is a multiversal expansion, weaving together the narrative as the "Death Race" traverses through the planes of Avishkar, Amonkhet, and Muraganda.
For fans of trading card games, I highly recommend visiting your local game shop to explore booster packs and snag event exclusives, such as Prerelease Sets. These stores are not just retail spaces but hubs of knowledge where newcomers can ask questions and delve deeper into the world of Magic, including details about the latest expansions and game modes.
If you're aiming to stock up in bulk, major retailers have you covered with preorders for the MTG Aetherdrift expansion, set to launch on February 14. Here’s a comprehensive look at what you can preorder:
Everything You Can Preorder from MTG Aetherdrift
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Collector Booster Box
0$299.98 save 9%$272.99 at Amazon
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Play Booster Box
0$159.93 save 10%$144.44 at Amazon
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Commander Deck - Living Energy
0$45.94 at Amazon
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Commander Deck - Eternal Might
0$47.99 at Amazon
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Finish Line Bundle
1$79.99 at Amazon
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Bundle
0$53.99 save 8%$49.44 at Amazon
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Collector Booster
0$24.99 at Amazon
For those seeking more details, here's a breakdown of what's included in each Aetherdrift product:
**Aetherdrift Booster Boxes**
You have two options for bulk-buying Aetherdrift boosters: the Play Booster Box, containing 30 Play Booster Packs, and the pricier Collector Booster Box, with 12 Collector Booster Packs. Both types of Booster Boxes come with foil “Box Topper” cards.
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Collector Booster Box
012 Aetherdrift Collector Boosters, with 15 MTG cards in each pack + 2-card Box Topper $299.98 save 9%$272.99 at Amazon
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Play Booster Box
030 Aetherdrift Play Boosters, with 14 MTG cards and 1 Token or Art card in each pack + 2-card Box Topper $159.93 save 10%$144.44 at Amazon
For those looking to kickstart their collection or upgrade their decks, Play Boosters are a solid choice. However, it's worth noting that previous Play Booster Boxes for recent expansions like Duskmourn contained 36 Play Boosters, whereas Aetherdrift offers 30. If you're after alternate art and Mythic foils, the Collector Box might be the better investment. Trust me, many of us have been there.
**Aetherdrift Commander Decks**
The Aetherdrift expansion includes two Commander Decks, both available for preorder. These decks are ready-to-play for the increasingly popular Commander game mode, which allows for more than two players. They offer a cost-effective way to get 100 cards you can start playing with immediately, making them an excellent entry point for Magic beginners. Each pre-constructed deck comes with a guaranteed foil commander, a set of cards that synergize well, and a Collector Booster Sample Pack for added excitement.
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Commander Deck - Living Energy
01 ready-to-play Living Energy Aetherdrift MTG Commander Deck (100 cards), a 2-card Collector Booster Sample Pack, 10 double-sided tokens, and 1 deck box $45.94 at Amazon
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Commander Deck - Eternal Might
01 ready-to-play Eternal Might Aetherdrift MTG Commander Deck (100 cards), a 2-card Collector Booster Sample Pack, 10 double-sided tokens, and 1 deck box $47.99 at Amazon
The first Aetherdrift Commander, Saheeli, Radiant Creator, is a Human Artificer who leads an Energy-focused Red/Green/Blue deck named "Living Energy." The second, Temmet, Naktamun's Will, heads a Zombie-oriented Black/Blue/White deck called "Eternal Might." Both Commander Decks are available for around $50, with a bundle including two copies of each deck priced at $180. Unlike Booster Packs, you can view the full Commander Decklists here to see exactly what you're getting.
Aetherdrift Bundles
Bundles are another exciting type of MTG product, offering a mix of booster packs, land cards, and fun accessories. The flagship bundle for Aetherdrift, dubbed the "Finish Line" bundle, embraces the expansion's racing theme and is priced at $80. Here's what it includes:
- 2 Collector Boosters
- 6 Play Boosters
- 3 Extended-Art Cards (exclusive alternative art in the Finish Line bundle)
- 2 Foil Box Topper Cards
- 20 Foil Land Cards, including 5 Full-Art Land Cards
- 1 Foil Card Storage Box
- 1 Special Spindown Life Counter
- 5 Mana Symbol Stickers
- 2 Reference Cards
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Finish Line Bundle
1$79.99 at Amazon
The other Aetherdrift Bundle, available for just under $50, includes:
- 9 Aetherdrift MTG Play Boosters
- 1 Traditional Foil Alt-Art Card
- 40 Land Cards (20 foil, 20 nonfoil)
- 1 Spindown Life Counter
- 1 Card Storage Box
- 2 Reference Cards
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Bundle
0$53.99 save 8%$49.44 at Amazon
**Individual Aetherdrift Booster Packs**
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Collector Booster
015 MTG cards and 1 Traditional Foil double-sided token $24.99 at Amazon
You can pick up Collector's Boosters from Amazon for about $25, while Play Boosters are available at retailers like GameStop. For individual booster packs, I cannot recommend your local game store enough.
Discover More Magic: The Gathering Expansions:
Innistrad Remastered: Play Booster Box
0$185.64 at Amazon
Duskmourn: House of Horror Play Booster Box
0$146.94 at Amazon
Bloomburrow: Play Booster Box
0$139.99 at Amazon
Foundations: Play Booster Box
0$189.00 save 22%$146.95 at Amazon
Phyrexia: All Will Be One Set Booster Box
0$144.99 at Amazon
We're well into Magic: The Gathering's release schedule for 2025, with Innistrad: Remastered already on the shelves and Aetherdrift set to join it soon. Which MTG releases are you most excited about this year?
